Need A Good Divorce Attorney in Utah?

We Provide Affordable, Compassionate, Divorce Attorney Services.

“We’re Dedicated to Helping Remove the Fear Associated with Getting Divorced, by Protecting Your Finances and Maximizing the Time with Your Kids.”

Marco Brown
Managing Partner
Brown Family Law

Call Us For A Divorce Consultation: 801-685-9999

Call Us For A Divorce Consultation: 801-685-9999

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Divorce Attorney Utah

We are divorce and child custody attorneys in Salt Lake City, and our law office serves clients throughout the entire state of Utah. Our team of family law attorneys are committed to providing outstanding service with legal matters involving all aspects of family law.

When you need a family law firm that you can trust, we hope you will choose us to help guide you through your situation.

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Brown Family Law
4.8
Based on 617 reviews
As a family law attorney in Utah County I have had the pleasure of meeting and working with multiple Brown Family Law attorneys. Paul,... Amber, Leilani, and Clay have been great to work with.read more
Erin Dickerson
Erin Dickerson
1685985168
Outstanding work to Brown Family Law Firm Jason Crawford Melanie Cramer Caren Leavitt and Sierra Corrigan
Warecus Blair
Warecus Blair
1685729041
Easy, communicative and professional. Took care of everything
C C
C C
1685718818
Answered all my questions and received excellent legal service thank you!
Kaiden Moreno
Kaiden Moreno
1685642916
Daniel was absolutely amazing!! He helped me have a clear understanding of where things stood within my divorce and had some great insight... to make a better decision for my kids and myself. Thank you Daniel!!read more
i cannot recommend brown family law enough. my partner and i were in a tough spot with a child custody case and nathaniel accompanied us to... mediation and the issue was solved within two hours. they are phenomenal at communication and have fair prices, we would have paid much more for the results that we had. nathaniel was very professional and courteous, this was the biggest relief of the year for me, easily. thank you thank you thank you.read more
jane petty
jane petty
1684518949
Whether you have a smooth divorce or a rough one only one entity truly wins, the lawyers. That being said, Kent proved to have sound... judgment and was able to inject said judgment in key moments throughout my divorce process. He provided numerous potential routes per obstacle encountered, and did so in a upright and seemingly honest manner. Lawyers are expensive, you may as well get your money's worth by using Brown Family Law.read more
Kyle Checketts
Kyle Checketts
1684264215
I had the opportunity to meet with Kent. It was a first class experience and he was very knowledgeable. I would recommend him to anyone!
Ryan Rosenvall
Ryan Rosenvall
1683748980
I would like to say that hands down the best family law in Utah. Both Jason and Melanie made sure that everything was taken care of. They... always kept me up to date on the entire process. I would definitely recommend them to anyone that needs any help with what the law firm deals with.read more
Joshua Block
Joshua Block
1683197839
I very much appreciate this firm's ability to make difficult times as easy and transparent as they can be. Everyone here was highly... professional and very helpful.read more
Ariel Genovesi
Ariel Genovesi
1682712103
I would give them 10 stars if I could. Clay was professional and super organized. He took the time to explain everything. I would highly... recommend him for any family law needed. Melanie was a godsend. She not only kept me continually informed of the progress, she sent texts of encouragement and support throughout the entire process. I would give her 100 stars for going above and beyond to make this experience less stressful. Her encouragement and genuine caring were comforting and calming. The entire staff at Brown Law are on your side and if you are lucky enough to get Clay and Melanie on your team you will not be disappointed. Thanks! Mack M.read more
Mack
Mack
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Amber was great. Routine communication good strategy to advocate for my interests
Anthon Lemon
Anthon Lemon
1682529971
Amber has been working with us to modify a parenting plan, and also has helped with other family things. She is professional, responsive,... funny, a go-getter, and will definitely fight for you. She listens to your concerns and frustrations- doesn't disregard anything. We have absolutely loved working with her!read more
Annika Jensen
Annika Jensen
1682089854
Clay was willing to take the time to share his expertise on a question at short notice. His insights were definitely helpfully!
Jonathan Ahern
Jonathan Ahern
1682031687
I supported a friend through divorce and accompanied her to meetings at this firm. They were professional, had a great atmosphere, great... advice and got a great outcome. Will 100% reccomend! (We worked with Leilani, and it was a great experience for a spectator)read more
Heather
Heather
1681935596
They are an amazing bunch of people they do everything they can to help you call in they are there to talk or if they are not in they call... you back in a timely manner! I would highly recommendread more
Clay and Melanie were communicative regularly. They were helpful in explaining the process and procedures. Clay maintained my best interest... in mind and communicated his “why.” He was open to hearing my thoughts and respecting the way I wanted to proceed while also giving me insight and counsel.read more
My custody case was a tough one, Amber worked so very hard for me and did absolutely everything she could do.. and here I sit a year later... with sole and physical custody of my son and he is finally safe. 🙌 Amber I absolutely can not thank you enough for the amazing job you did. ❤️read more
Lyndsi Bryson
Lyndsi Bryson
1681508993
I highly recommend Brown Family Law. I met with Paul Waldron and our interaction was nothing less than stellar. I felt respected, seen,... heard, and supported. The consultation I received was non judgemental and clearly addressed all of my concerns. I have worked with several law firms in the SLC area over the years and I didn't go back because they weren't able to offer me an unbiased perspective. They truly didn't understand my unique legal situation. Brown Family Law has changed that and they will be my go to for legal needs from now on. I know Paul and the firm have my best interests at heart. Thank you Paul for your excellent advice!read more
Eric
Eric
1681402461
I hired Brown family Law, to help me with my divorce, The Attorney Kent Cottam was the one handle my case.I'm very happy and satisfied... with the results, on my first appointment the Attorney Kent tell me that my process would last 3 months, I signed with them on January 4th of 2023 and my divorce was signed by the judge on April 10th of 2023. This is what I call Excellence and Professionalism...100% recommended.read more
Amber (and the paralegal Melanie) were so kind and helpful - while also wasting no time on nonsense, getting my complicated divorce done in... an unexpectedly quick timeframe! I was in shock that it had actually gone so smoothly and had been done so swiftly! And now my kids are protected in a way that I can finally breathe.Forever grateful to have discovered Brown Family Law!..Though honestly now, both my mother and I are in debt due to the unexpectedly high final bill. They were faster than their original general timeframe estimate, but did somehow far exceed the financial estimate.read more
Raven Hoskins
Raven Hoskins
1681293455
Very professional, very responsive, very knowledgeable.
Jeff VanDyke
Jeff VanDyke
1681154071
Brown Family Law was incredible especially Clay Randle. He was very knowledgeable and helpful. I would highly recommend this firm.
Cheryl Keith
Cheryl Keith
1681152642
I recommend the brown family because they are very helpful and they understand everyone they treat their clients like family. If I could... give them a 10 star review I would, I had a great experience Thank brown family for your helpread more
Joel Ortega
Joel Ortega
1681152596
They helped us out and they are all so very nice!! Highly recommend!!✅
After hiring this firm, I was put in contact with.Daniel Young. He was very timely and professional in his counsel on legal matters and did... not come across as any stereotype you hear about lawyers. My experience was very good with this firm. Thanks Danielread more
Jeff Borg
Jeff Borg
1680719845
This being my first and hopefully only divorce I went in to this knowing nothing and was a bit freaked out. Clay did a wonderful job in... helping me get through my divorce. I'm always one to be skeptical of being taking advantage of but Clay did everything he could to make sure that we were using my resources as effective and efficiently as possible. He was very down to earth, straightforward, and honest with the reality of the situation. He is someone you can trust.read more
Austin Anderson
Austin Anderson
1680705047
Brown Family Law truly live up to the 5 star experience. Amber McFee represented me and I could not have asked for a better experience with... her. She reassured me throughout my whole process and executed at mediation. I would recommend this firm and Amber to anyone going through divorce and custody. They have perfected the process and taken any fear out of it. You will be taken care of, especially your kids. Thank you Brown Family Law.read more
Taylor Tate
Taylor Tate
1680663375
Clay and his team are truly honest and trustworthy. What a great experience.
Topacia Ram
Topacia Ram
1680638572
Leilani and her team have been amazing in guiding through is really messy and hard divorce. Although the process is never easy, this legal... team helped me to never feel alone and got the job done!read more
Cassi Reichert
Cassi Reichert
1680114052
Clay Randall was a great asset. Not only him, but the whole team here were very helpful at guiding me through every step along the way. ... Excellent at communicating and making sure I knew the process and what to expect. They made everything run smoothly. They were prompt with anything I needed. Very personable and thoughtful. Definitely worth having him there helping me through a difficult situation and would choose him again.read more
kara peterson
kara peterson
1680089140
What can I say about Brown Family Law and in particular about Clay Randle; simply phenomenal! You don't always leave a lawyers office with... a sense of being cared for, listened to, or simply seen as a human. The folks at BFL did just that. Weekly calls, updates, took my calls on urgent and not so urgent matters. Simply put, if I ever need a lawyer again, they will be my first stop. Thanks to the team there, truly.read more
Liz Arias
Liz Arias
1680042573
Danielle helped me after my divorce was finalized when my Ex tried to come for more things and was harassing me. Danielle was absolutely... amazing and this office was a dream to work with to help me through the whole process. 15/10 would recommend. You could tell the office and Danielle especially really cared about me and my well being during the situation.read more
Courtney King
Courtney King
1679683521
Grateful to have found an attorney that listened to what I needed. Thanks Paul. I do appreciate your help. They always say the price of a... great attorney is worth it in the long run! I agree. Thanks for figuring out my needs and making plan to attain them.read more
Don Turley
Don Turley
1679090571
Amber is an excellent attorney. I would recommend her to anyone.
Jason Fuller
Jason Fuller
1678213114
Best in town! Highly recommend! Particularly Kent Cottam!
Carla Barber
Carla Barber
1677279847
Is this THE Marco Brown, my Draper divorce attorney??? Marco I'm not married, but I get your ads so much I'm started to feel like I might... have a wife I don't know about.read more
Elijah
Elijah
1677125873
Clay, Melanie, and everyone at Brown Family Law were amazing to work with! Divorce is stressful but they made the entire process so smooth... that by the end I asked “That’s it??” They were very professional and the communication was outstanding! I never questioned where we were at or what was next, I was never in the dark. They kept me totally involved in every move they made and I would recommend them to anyone needing help! I can’t thank them enough!read more
Detailed, easy to talk to, looks deep into case information, professional, efficient ! Thanks Clayton, good work.
Lonedog 66
Lonedog 66
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Amber obliterated so many of my fears around shared custody and was transparent in ensuring I knew about my options and needs. She is... personable and there's no doubt that she and her colleagues at Brown Family Law care.read more
Tasi Frampton
Tasi Frampton
1676824690
Daniel Young and Marco Brown were the consummate professionals. They were attentive and well aquainted with the laws regarding my case.... They were extremely proficient and handled my case in an excellent manner. The made the process easy. Can't recommend them enough.read more
Egan Gunnarson
Egan Gunnarson
1676324093
I've worked with Amber McFee as opposing counsel previously. She's very knowledgable, respectful, and great at what she does. She doesn't... rush to conclusions and asks all the appropriate questions to understand the facts of cases.read more
Payton Harris
Payton Harris
1676065005
I have worked with Clay, Leilani, Kent and several of the other attorneys in this office on multiple occasions. These attorneys are... talented, reasonable, and highly competent lawyers that always know when to fight hard for their clients or when to it is in their clients best interest to reach an amicable solution. This is a great firm!read more
Wyatt Kirk
Wyatt Kirk
1675901428
Kent Cottam went above and beyond. He wanst able to help me specifically with my issue but he was attentive and empathetic and he and his... colleagues directed me to some attorneys who would suit my situation. 100% reccomend Kent and Brown Family Law.read more
John Maznicki
John Maznicki
1675894228
I'm a Paralegal and have dealt with Marco and his Firm for many years now. He is an outstanding attorney and very knowledgeable. I would... highly recommend using him and his Firm.read more
Tara Paxman
Tara Paxman
1675881194
Clay Randle is an excellent lawyer. He is very skilled in family law and was by my side throughout the entire process. Clay is thorough and... is able to convey complex legal terms into simpler terms.I would highly recommend working with Brown Family Law, LLC and if you can, go with Clay.read more
Ali Alam
Ali Alam
1675722769
I thoroughly enjoyed working with Jason at Brown Family Law. He was very professional, personable, and was a strong advocate for me during... the whole process. I recommend the firm to anyone looking to maximize their time with their children, and ensure fairness and equality in dividing up assets and child care responsibilities. Thank you!read more
As a fellow attorney, I refer all of my clients requiring assistance in matters of divorce to Brown Family Law. I fully recommend Marco and... his team, they provide the highest quality of legal representation.read more
I have never dealt with lawyers before, and was very nervous. I met with Brown because they offered me a personal meeting. After the... meeting, I felt peace of mind for my current situation. Thank you againread more
Wesley Dudley
Wesley Dudley
1675306323
Helpful. They reached back out to me to clear some information up and pointed me in the right direction.
Geovani Salazar
Geovani Salazar
1675191789
Clay took the time to meet with me and go over every detail of my statement. Gave me great advice and helped me through the process as... seamless and painless as possible.read more
Daniel Moulton
Daniel Moulton
1675141337
I was in good hands with Jason as my attorney! He helped find a resolution to an extremely difficult 2-year-long high-conflict... post-divorce situation.With his expertise, he gave me the courage to stand up for myself.He had the guidance and knowledge to get the results I wanted without having to go to trial.He introduced me to expert resources (mediator and financial analyst) which were key factors to my case.Communication was top-notch and Jason took the time to answer my emails and questions promptly. He touched base every week so I was always “in the know” and updated with new developments in my case.Highly recommend!read more
Kari Reyes
Kari Reyes
1674785581
Working with Clay Randle at Brown Family Law was a great experience. Clay was attentive, communicative, and had an extremely strong bias... for action: there was a same-day turnaround required when I first engaged Clay, and he made it happen! I would highly recommend working with him and the rest of the team at Brown Family. They definitely helped make the best of a less-than-ideal situation.read more
Bailey Stewart
Bailey Stewart
1674739705
The divorce went through much quicker than expected. I was given good advice as to expediting the process and making it less expensive. I... am happy I went with a lawyer and not on my own.read more
Haley Jensen
Haley Jensen
1674686306
I cannot say enough great things about these attorneys. It’s been a long journey. We’ve worked with several attorneys including Marco... himself, Clay, another attorney who is no longer at the firm, and finally Amber McFee. We’ve worked with Amber the longest and she is the one who ultimately settled our entire custody case for us.Amber is patient, understanding, kind, factual, and a freaking shark when she needs to be. She is also loyal and true to herself as a person and was alway good at telling us when we were wrong, when we were right, or if we just needed to change our mindset.After 1.5 years of fighting for equal time, 3 failed mediations, several court hearings, and thousands of emails back and forth Amber figured out what needed to happen and worked tirelessly to make it stick. Last night we signed for equal time and couldn’t be more thrilled with the outcome. We would recommend Amber and Brown Family Law a million times over.read more
McKae Smith
McKae Smith
1674663910
I'd like to say thank you to this great group of professional Attorneys. As a father of three and the hardships in my case they always... made me feel secure and fought for me every step of the way. I would also like to thank my attorney Nathaniel Garrabrandt for all his hard work and dedication. He knows what he is doing and gets the results. Because of him and his team my kids can now live a happier life between me and their mother and I can't say thank you enough.Regards,Shaun.read more
Shaun LaOrange
Shaun LaOrange
1674583036
I had a wonderful experience with Clay. He was clear, succinct and companionate.
They made the daunting process of going through a divorce easy. They took care of me and my kids and put my concerns and worries first.... They always made time to answer every question i had and always got back to me within a reasonable time. They gave me expert advice and i always felt like they were giving me the advice they would want or need if they were in my shoes. They worked with me in every aspect of the process from financial to emotionally. They made sure i was taken care of and helped me understand the overwhelming legal process of divorce. I love this office and their staff is phenomenal! I would HIGHLY recommend them to anyone in need of an amazing team of Attorneys and staff who really care about you want to see you come out happy in a unfortunate event.read more
Wyatt Mauchley
Wyatt Mauchley
1674267882
This place was phenomenal. They made my whole experience as easy as possible. I felt very safe and well taken care of. I find myself once... again in need of a lawyer, and I am definitely using them again.read more
Trina Mcpherson
Trina Mcpherson
1674229646
They are amazing and will help you get to where you need to be! 100% recommended spoke with Leilani and she’s just sweet and awesome!
Karen Delgado
Karen Delgado
1673455418
The best best attorney in Utah . Today Amber made my day so awesome for helping my case. I highly recomended Amber for divorce . Thats why... you guys Family law.read more
murat oskay
murat oskay
1673390056
Clay Randle with Brown Law is an exceptional lawyer who went above and beyond to assist me with a legal matter. I highly recommend hiring... Clay for any family law related cases as he is very knowledgable and experienced in this area of practice.read more
Sara Young
Sara Young
1673387672
Marco Brown is a remarkable man! He is relentlessly focused on doing good for others. Rather than churning his employees, he is focused on... making them successful. For his clients in difficult divorce situations, his aim is to maximize their money and to maximize their time with their children. He even spends his personal time helping his colleagues in seeking success and a better work/life balance. He has generously provided invaluable information that he learned through his own struggles so that others can be successful without all of the pain and stress. I highly recommend Marco’s firm because Marco is great!read more
Jim Webster
Jim Webster
1673328580
I just wanted to take a minute to give a shoutout to the Brown Family Pro Bono Legal Help. These dudes are total legends when it comes to... family law issues, particularly in regards to child custody and spousal support. They hooked me up with some top-notch legal assistance and really helped me navigate through some tough times during my divorce proceedings.As a surfer bro and lawyer, I know how important it is to have a solid support system in both my personal and professional life. And the Brown Family Pro Bono Legal Help definitely delivers on that front. They provided me with skilled representation and expert guidance on complex legal matters.I'm seriously grateful for everything they've done for me and I can't recommend them enough to anyone in need of legal assistance. Keep on shredding, guys!Peace out,read more
I have been so grateful for the legal counsel I’ve received from Paul at Brown Family Law. My experience has been nothing but positive and... extremely helpful.read more
Kim Schoepke
Kim Schoepke
1672847039
Amber was amazing to work with. She walked me through my case step by step, and we got the best outcome we could.
Brette Martinez
Brette Martinez
1672444855
Clay and his team have been awesome in getting me through another divorce! The support, pricing, and level of professionalism was... impeccable! I highly recommend Brown Law and Clay in particular to anyone going through a divorce.read more
Joe DeMasters
Joe DeMasters
1672405051
Melanie was extremely knowledgeable and professional. She addressed any questions and concerns that I had and helped make the difficult... situation as painless as possible. I highly recommend Melanie and Brown Family Law.read more
Erika Edmundson
Erika Edmundson
1672324687
I would like to thank Kent in handling my case. He provided excellent service, demonstrating professionalism and personal attention to... detail. He took the time to explain to me all my options and was responsive to my concerns. Thank you again on doing a great job! I would highly recommend Kent.read more
Jill L
Jill L
1672166441
Clayton Randle is an excellent attorney. I have worked with him many, many times in cases, and a few were very difficult. In every... situation, I found him to be very competent, hardworking, and a skilled litigator. He looks out for his client and is vested in the case, and his work shows that; all the while maintaining professionalism as he interacts with opposing parties and their counsel.read more
Jason Barnes
Jason Barnes
1671834102
Great service. Jason was great to work with. He responded promptly to my questions and guided me through my process. Pleasure to work... with!read more
Kim Addington
Kim Addington
1671650596
Went in for a minor issue, service was honest and fair. Would recommend, will use in the future.
Kyle Scott
Kyle Scott
1671578901
Clay Randle was awesome! I would recommend him in a heartbeat. Very professional and even keeled. He helped keep me ground and keep my... emotions in check throughout the whole process.read more
David Anderegg
David Anderegg
1671470331
2 ½ years ago I knew my 17 year marriage was coming to an end - I had no idea what lawyer to use, but I knew I needed to find a good one as... my ex was extremely conflict driven and had warned me multiple times that if we divorced she was going to make it as hard as possible and would refuse to just work it out between us.As I sat on my phone - looking at reviews for lawyers who were not in Utah County (as I worried my ex had already talked to any of the good ones to block me from using them) going through reviews and picked the top 3 contenders, called them and scheduled consultations. After speaking with each one - Brown Family Law (specifically Marco) was the only one that I walked away from feeling more at ease with the impending storm.Marco handed me off to Clay - who led me through a 2 ½ year extremely high conflict divorce. It took over 800 court filings, 3 different commissioners, 2 different judges, 2 different custody evaluators, 2 attempts at mediation to get it to completion (all of which were caused by delays by my ex). Not once during that time did I ever feel that I had made a mistake or second guess myself that I needed to go find a different lawyer. Clay was there - by my side giving me straight legal advice as well as just being a friend. In the meantime my wife went through lawyer after lawyer (4 lawyers in total) either being fired by them or firing them herself because she was not getting the outcome that she wanted.This all ended in a 2 day trial in December of 2022 - I cannot stress this enough. Not only was Clay able to get me what I was after - he exceeded it by getting me way more including sole legal custody of my kids - which went well above and beyond my expectations and I thought would only happen in my dreams.Anyone reading this review - I cannot stress this enough - Look no further, this is the law firm that you want to represent you. They will fight tooth and nail for everything that you deserve.read more
Mike Gibson
Mike Gibson
1670791194
Marco is an incredibly competent and knowledgeable attorney. The advise and counsel that he provided was invaluable and I would gladly... recommend him to anyone I know that is looking for a family law attorney for any matter.read more
Adam Leavitt
Adam Leavitt
1670261573
I shopped around for a while and chose to work with Clay Randle at Brown Family Law. He was always very responsive. He is very capable and... does a great job at thinking about different directions that the case could go and taking steps to be prepared for different outcomes. Due diligence is one of the skills that stand out about him.read more
Jesse Sorensen
Jesse Sorensen
1670127064
Brown Family Law truly live up to the 5 star experience.Trusting in someone when dealing with my children is something very... difficult.Not only did they make me feel comfortable and reassured throughout our time together, I was amazed by the communication for my entire case.I could truly tell they had my family and my best interest.Nathaniel was the best and I highly recommend their services to anyone.read more
Clay and his team did an excellent job navigating my divorce. They were responsive and helped guide me through a rough experience in my... life. I can't recommend Brown Family Law highly enough.read more
Robert Jones
Robert Jones
1668108624
You are in the best hands with Brown Family Law. I have personally referred clients of my own to them for Utah divorce and cannot say... enough good things about their quality of work, responsiveness, and willingness to go above and beyond for their clients. This is your place for Utah divorce lawyers. Trust no one else.read more
Definitely worth the money he got all the paperwork ready and sent in a lot less stressful because I am so busy to have someone who can... take care of all the legal stuff for you I looks for a long time to try finding someone who could help for a price range that was at least manageable and he worked with me on the payments would recommend to anyone and everyoneread more
Clay es un gran abogado me explico muy bien todo durante mi proceso de divorcio muy profesional y paciente conmigo incluyendo a Mario... Atrás... Los recomiendo enormemente...read more
Working with Clay Randle was an absolute pleasure -- as much as having to talk to your divorce lawyer possibly can be. Divorce is stressful... - there's no getting around that, but lawyers like Clay make it as simple and low-stress as possible. Highly recommend.read more
Lauren Hosler
Lauren Hosler
1666734631
I have worked with Carren Leavitt of Brown Family Law for several years on a professional basis. She is very honest, direct, and at the... same time very personable. She has a standard of excellence that provides insight into her integrity and amazing work ethic. She relates well with a broad variety of people. I can’t imagine working with anyone more qualified.read more
A.M. West
A.M. West
1666711881
Kent CottamMr. Cottam is a true professional, exceedingly competent and thorough, and generous with his advice and direction.If you... need a family law attorney, he's the one. He sincerely cares about his clients and gives them his all.Thank you, Mr. Cottamread more
Sabrina
Sabrina
1666579716
Clay is amazing and he did everything he could to keep me well informed throughout this process and to make sure that I was comfortable.... Divorce is not easy, but I was immediately at ease knowing he had my case in good hands! Thank you so much to Clay and everyone else in the firm…I couldn’t have done this without you! (:read more
Amanda Stevens
Amanda Stevens
1666312945
Mr. Kent Cottam is the best attorney in the State of Utah. I had some questions and concerns about my Pro Se case and he went above and... beyond to answer my needs. He is an amazing attorney that cares about the client. Thank you so much for all your help.read more
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Utah Divorce FAQs

How We’re Different From Other Utah Family Law Firms

Since 2010, we’ve helped thousands of local families with our time-tested, proven process for guiding people through divorce and child custody matters.

Choosing us to represent you will help to eliminate as much of the stress, strife and other collateral damage that may occur to your family by working with other, less experienced law firms.

  • Peace of Mind: We remove the uncertainty and fear associated with divorce by providing professional, compassionate and affordable family law services.
  • Collaboration and Education: You don’t want an attorney to bark orders at you and not explain what’s going on. Count on us to guide and educate you through the uncertainty and confusion of the legal process. This helps to remove your fear and helps empower you.
  • Constant Communication: Communication between clients and attorneys leads to the best results in divorce. Our proven system is designed to maximize client communication and lead to the ideal results our clients are looking for.

“Our goal is to remove the fear associated with divorce and custody issues – and protect you by helping to maximize your time with your kids and your money, all within 3-6 months.” – Marco Brown

Utah Divorce FAQs

How We’re Different From Other Utah Family Law Firms

Since 2010, we’ve helped thousands of local families with our time-tested, proven process for guiding people through divorce and child custody matters.

Choosing us to represent you will help to eliminate as much of the stress, strife and other collateral damage that may occur to your family by working with other, less experienced law firms.

  • Peace of Mind: We remove the uncertainty and fear associated with divorce by providing professional, compassionate and affordable family law services.
  • Collaboration and Education: You don’t want an attorney to bark orders at you and not explain what’s going on. Count on us to guide and educate you through the uncertainty and confusion of the legal process. This helps to remove your fear and helps empower you.
  • Constant Communication: Communication between clients and attorneys leads to the best results in divorce. Our proven system is designed to maximize client communication and lead to the ideal results our clients are looking for.

“Our goal is to remove the fear associated with divorce and custody issues – and protect you by helping to maximize your time with your kids and your money, all within 3-6 months.” – Marco Brown

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Shepherding You Through the Challenge of When the Law Meets a Broken Marriage

Shepherding You Through the Challenge of When the Law Meets a Broken Marriage

No one enters into a marriage thinking it will end in divorce, but unfortunately, divorce happens. If you’re having marital problems and are faced with the reality of a broken marriage, you will need to make some very difficult decisions. One of those decisions may be whether or not to seek legal counsel for a divorce.

Seeking legal representation is not always necessary, but because divorce is a legal-matter, there are some key legal aspects that you should be aware of.

There are specific laws that will govern how your divorce is handled in the state of Utah. Experienced divorce attorneys will be familiar with those laws and rules, as well as the judges and commissioners who interpret those laws and rules, and can help you navigate the divorce process.

No one enters into a marriage thinking it will end in divorce, but unfortunately, divorce happens. If you’re having marital problems and are faced with the reality of a broken marriage, you will need to make some very difficult decisions. One of those decisions may be whether or not to seek legal counsel for a divorce.

Seeking legal representation is not always necessary, but because divorce is a legal-matter, there are some key legal aspects that you should be aware of.

There are specific laws that will govern how your divorce is handled in the state of Utah. Experienced divorce attorneys will be familiar with those laws and rules, as well as the judges and commissioners who interpret those laws and rules, and can help you navigate the divorce process.

There are a few different ways to get divorced in Utah. The most common way is to file a divorce petition with the court. In order to do this, one of the spouses must have been a resident of Utah for at least three months. The divorce petition will state the grounds for divorce and ask the court to dissolve the marriage.

If both spouses agree on all of the terms of the divorce, they may be able to complete it without going to court. This is called an uncontested divorce. An attorney can provide the legal assistance to file the necessary paperwork and make sure that everything is done correctly.

If there are disagreements about some of the terms of the divorce, the divorce will be considered contested. In a contested divorce, the spouses will have to go to court and argue their case in front of a commissioner or judge. This can be a long and expensive process, and it is almost always best to seek legal representation if things start to get contentious.

If your legal team knows what they are doing, the first thing they will do is help you understand the laws and legal issues that will govern your divorce. Your lawyer will also help you negotiate any disputes with your spouse and advise you on the best way to resolve your case so you obtain the goals you’re looking for. If litigation is necessary, an attorney will represent you in court and make sure that your interests are protected.

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This free guide will help to educate you about divorce in Utah, help you navigate the legal matters, and help you make the best decisions for yourself and your family.

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Types of Divorce We Can Help You With

Our family law firm is devoted completely to divorce and family law matters. Here are some of the kinds of divorce cases we provide legal assistance for.

A contested divorce is when one or both spouses disagree with each other about how to deal with their divorce, for example, how to split assets, debts, alimony, child support, or custody. It might also mean that the other spouse is unwilling to sign paperwork to finalize the divorce.
An uncontested divorce is one in which everyone agrees on every issue, and spouses end their marriage without dispute. Divorce proceedings are uncontested when both parties agree on every details of their divorce.
The military’s divorce rate is higher than average for a couple reasons, for example: (1) the stress of moving every few years; and (2) deployments, which causes families to be separated for long periods of time. Military divorce requires specialized knowledge of military culture, as well as pension and pay issues.

In some situations, one spouse may be at fault for the breakdown of a relationship. At-fault divorce is how divorce attorneys and judges refer to any divorce where one or both partners have engaged in certain behaviors (e.g., adultery, abuse, abandonment) that cause divorce.

Also known as a “summary dissolution,” is a shortened version of the process that eliminates much of the paperwork and reduces the need for courtroom appearances. A summary divorce usually involves mediation or some other form of negotiated dispute resolution.
Utah is a no-fault divorce state. No-fault divorce is a form of divorce that does not require a spouse to file fault accusations against the other spouse. When we file no-fault divorces, we simply state that a marriage relationship is irretrievably broken because of irreconcilable differences.
Collaborative divorce refers to a type of divorce in which spouses negotiate the end of their marriage in a very open and transparent way. They can have divorce attorneys, and other legal professionals, help them during negotiation, but they cannot, for example, withhold information from each other, and they cannot go to court to resolve their case. Spouses must work with each other openly and come to an agreement on every issue.
Electronic divorce is a form of no-fault collaborative divorce, made available in certain jurisdictions when both parties are in agreement, which allows a couple to file for divorce with just an electronic request.
Divorce mediation is when spouses meet with a trained mediator, who is a third-party neutral, and that mediator both parties involved settle their divorce by coming to an agreement on every issue. Most mediated divorce cases never go to the Utah courts.
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When You Need A Divorce Lawyer in Utah You Can Trust… We’re Here To Help You – Every Step Of The Way

We’ve been helping people in Utah with divorce and family law since 2010, and in that time we’ve helped over 4000 people. What this means for you is that we’ve helped many people going through exactly what you’re going through, so we understand how to help you with your situation.

We’re here to answer all your questions, allay your fears and provide you with the best options for your individual situation.

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Common Questions About Getting a Divorce in Utah

Hiring an attorney, whether in Salt Lake City or elsewhere in Utah, is not absolutely necessary. However, due to the complicated nature of Utah law and court system, it is often difficult for separating couples without legal experience or training in law to navigate the separation process without some degree of legal assistance.

Even for an uncontested divorce, it is advisable to retain a trial attorney for basic representation and assistance with legal documents, such as divorce forms, temporary orders, findings of fact and conclusions of law, and final decrees. Practicing law without an attorney, which is what you’re doing if you do your own divorce, poses a lot of potential pitfalls.

The general rule for asset and debt division in divorce is a 50-50 split. Utah is an equal distribution of the marital assets and debts state, so marital property and assets, along with debts, are not automatically divided 50-50 between spouses who are ending their marriage in the state of Utah. If one spouse can prove during the court proceedings that a 50-50 split would be highly unfair, the court can divide assets and debts differently.

When it comes to spousal support, incomes are not divided equally. The calculation to determine alimony is complicated and very fact dependent, and you should meet with an attorney to discuss what you may pay to, or receive from, your ex spouse.

Divorce proceedings in Utah generally takes from 3-6 months when an experienced attorney is representing at least one of the parties involved. In Salt Lake City, as opposed to more rural areas, the process often takes less time. Without help from divorce lawyers, and if custody of minor children is involved, the legal process will take more than 3-6 months because people don’t know the legal documents that need to be filed and legal procedure.

Familiarity with the process and how to facilitate an out of court settlement are some of the advantages of using an attorney to help you through Utah court proceedings.

Utah is a no-fault state. No-fault means neither party needs to be responsible for misconduct that caused the breakdown of the marriage.

The most common grounds for divorce cited in Utah a divorce petition are:

  • Irreconcilable differences
  • Domestic violence
  • Adultery/infidelity
  • Abandonment
Common Questions About Child Custody Issues in Utah

Common Questions About Child Custody Issues in Utah

Common Questions About Child Custody Issues in Utah
  • The parent likely to receive the most custody and parent-time with children is the one who has been the minor children’s primary caregiver. The primary caregiver is the one who spends the most time with the children, takes the children to medical appointments, attends teacher-parent conferences, puts the children to bed, drives them to school, takes them to extracurricular activities, etc.
  • The bottom line is this: the more involved you are in your kids’ lives, the more likely you are to receive joint custody, whether you have a contested or uncontested divorce.
  • Now, there are other factors, besides who is the primary parent, that sway a judge in determining custody when it comes time to sign a final decree. For example:
    • How bonded you are to your kids.
    • Your mental and physical capability to provide care for your kids.
    • Your history of drug or alcohol abuse.
    • How stable your living situation is.
    • Whether you can maintain a steady job and pay child support.
    • How much you encourage your kids to have a good relationship with your ex.

What we’ve discussed above relates to your final custody order in divorce proceedings. There are situations in which you may need to go to court and obtain temporary orders regarding custody and parent-time. When deciding temporary orders, courts value maintaining the status quo, which is how you’ve been sharing custody and visitation up to now.

Keep this advice in mind: fight for the custody and parent-time you want right upfront. It’s much harder to change custody after your judge has signed the divorce documents.

  • Joint Legal Custody: Legal custody refers to who gets to make big decisions for a couple’s children. Big decisions like: religion, medical decisions, money, education, extracurriculars. Joint custody means exes, whether separated or part of paternity actions, need to work together and come to an agreement on these big decisions.
  • Sole Legal Custody: Legal custody refers to who gets to make big decisions for a couple’s children. Big decisions like: religion, medical decisions, money, education, extracurriculars. Sole legal custody means one parent has been court ordered the authority to make decisions about children without any obligation to talk to the other parent.
  • Joint Physical Custody: Physical custody refers to where a child spends time, specifically where a child sleeps. Joint physical custody means each parent has a child at least 30% of the overnights in a year. 50/50 custody arrangements are joint physical custody. When joint physical custody is ordered in the final decree, it’s very difficult for one parent to move out of Utah and take a child with them.
  • Primary Physical Custody: Physical custody refers to where a child spends time, specifically where a child sleeps. Primary physical custody means a child spends less than 30% of overnights with one parent. For example, if a child stays overnight with one parent only 100 times per year, then the other parent has primary physical custody. When parents live far apart, or if one parent lives out of state, then one parent will almost always be awarded primary physical custody.
  • Split Custody: Split custody refers to when parents have more than one child, and one parent has primary physical custody of one of the children, and the other parent has primary physical custody of the other child.
There is no “most common” child custody arrangement. Custody and visitation depends on the facts of particular circumstances. Some factors that can affect custody and parent-time are:

  • Who is the primary parent? In other words: who has taken care of the child the most? The primary parent will often have more time with the children after finalization of custody.
  • Has there been domestic violence against a spouse/parent or child? The perpetrator of domestic violence will very often end up with far less custody and enjoy fewer parental rights.
  • Does a parent’s work schedule allow that parent to be with the kids? If a parent has a crazy work schedule (e.g. overnights, lots of extended travel), that might make it almost impossible to spend much time with the kids.
  • Has a parent gone through the adoption process? If someone has not legally adopted a child, that parent very likely has no legal right to custody or parent-time.
  • Has a parent refused to pay child support? If a parent refuses to pay child support, then it’s really difficult for that parent to successfully argue for much parent-time.
  • Is one parent addicted to drugs or alcohol? If one parent is addicted to drugs or alcohol, or has a serious history of drug or alcohol addiction, then that parent may pose a significant safety risk to the child.
  • How close do the parents live? The farther away parents live from each other, the less evenly they can share time with their kids.
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Jim Webster
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I just wanted to take a minute to give a shoutout to the Brown Family Pro Bono Legal Help. These dudes are total legends when it comes to... family law issues, particularly in regards to child custody and spousal support. They hooked me up with some top-notch legal assistance and really helped me navigate through some tough times during my divorce proceedings.As a surfer bro and lawyer, I know how important it is to have a solid support system in both my personal and professional life. And the Brown Family Pro Bono Legal Help definitely delivers on that front. They provided me with skilled representation and expert guidance on complex legal matters.I'm seriously grateful for everything they've done for me and I can't recommend them enough to anyone in need of legal assistance. Keep on shredding, guys!Peace out,read more
I have been so grateful for the legal counsel I’ve received from Paul at Brown Family Law. My experience has been nothing but positive and... extremely helpful.read more
Kim Schoepke
Kim Schoepke
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Amber was amazing to work with. She walked me through my case step by step, and we got the best outcome we could.
Brette Martinez
Brette Martinez
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Clay and his team have been awesome in getting me through another divorce! The support, pricing, and level of professionalism was... impeccable! I highly recommend Brown Law and Clay in particular to anyone going through a divorce.read more
Joe DeMasters
Joe DeMasters
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Melanie was extremely knowledgeable and professional. She addressed any questions and concerns that I had and helped make the difficult... situation as painless as possible. I highly recommend Melanie and Brown Family Law.read more
Erika Edmundson
Erika Edmundson
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I would like to thank Kent in handling my case. He provided excellent service, demonstrating professionalism and personal attention to... detail. He took the time to explain to me all my options and was responsive to my concerns. Thank you again on doing a great job! I would highly recommend Kent.read more
Jill L
Jill L
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Clayton Randle is an excellent attorney. I have worked with him many, many times in cases, and a few were very difficult. In every... situation, I found him to be very competent, hardworking, and a skilled litigator. He looks out for his client and is vested in the case, and his work shows that; all the while maintaining professionalism as he interacts with opposing parties and their counsel.read more
Jason Barnes
Jason Barnes
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Great service. Jason was great to work with. He responded promptly to my questions and guided me through my process. Pleasure to work... with!read more
Kim Addington
Kim Addington
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Went in for a minor issue, service was honest and fair. Would recommend, will use in the future.
Kyle Scott
Kyle Scott
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Clay Randle was awesome! I would recommend him in a heartbeat. Very professional and even keeled. He helped keep me ground and keep my... emotions in check throughout the whole process.read more
David Anderegg
David Anderegg
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2 ½ years ago I knew my 17 year marriage was coming to an end - I had no idea what lawyer to use, but I knew I needed to find a good one as... my ex was extremely conflict driven and had warned me multiple times that if we divorced she was going to make it as hard as possible and would refuse to just work it out between us.As I sat on my phone - looking at reviews for lawyers who were not in Utah County (as I worried my ex had already talked to any of the good ones to block me from using them) going through reviews and picked the top 3 contenders, called them and scheduled consultations. After speaking with each one - Brown Family Law (specifically Marco) was the only one that I walked away from feeling more at ease with the impending storm.Marco handed me off to Clay - who led me through a 2 ½ year extremely high conflict divorce. It took over 800 court filings, 3 different commissioners, 2 different judges, 2 different custody evaluators, 2 attempts at mediation to get it to completion (all of which were caused by delays by my ex). Not once during that time did I ever feel that I had made a mistake or second guess myself that I needed to go find a different lawyer. Clay was there - by my side giving me straight legal advice as well as just being a friend. In the meantime my wife went through lawyer after lawyer (4 lawyers in total) either being fired by them or firing them herself because she was not getting the outcome that she wanted.This all ended in a 2 day trial in December of 2022 - I cannot stress this enough. Not only was Clay able to get me what I was after - he exceeded it by getting me way more including sole legal custody of my kids - which went well above and beyond my expectations and I thought would only happen in my dreams.Anyone reading this review - I cannot stress this enough - Look no further, this is the law firm that you want to represent you. They will fight tooth and nail for everything that you deserve.read more
Mike Gibson
Mike Gibson
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Marco is an incredibly competent and knowledgeable attorney. The advise and counsel that he provided was invaluable and I would gladly... recommend him to anyone I know that is looking for a family law attorney for any matter.read more
Adam Leavitt
Adam Leavitt
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I shopped around for a while and chose to work with Clay Randle at Brown Family Law. He was always very responsive. He is very capable and... does a great job at thinking about different directions that the case could go and taking steps to be prepared for different outcomes. Due diligence is one of the skills that stand out about him.read more
Jesse Sorensen
Jesse Sorensen
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Brown Family Law truly live up to the 5 star experience.Trusting in someone when dealing with my children is something very... difficult.Not only did they make me feel comfortable and reassured throughout our time together, I was amazed by the communication for my entire case.I could truly tell they had my family and my best interest.Nathaniel was the best and I highly recommend their services to anyone.read more
Clay and his team did an excellent job navigating my divorce. They were responsive and helped guide me through a rough experience in my... life. I can't recommend Brown Family Law highly enough.read more
Robert Jones
Robert Jones
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You are in the best hands with Brown Family Law. I have personally referred clients of my own to them for Utah divorce and cannot say... enough good things about their quality of work, responsiveness, and willingness to go above and beyond for their clients. This is your place for Utah divorce lawyers. Trust no one else.read more
Definitely worth the money he got all the paperwork ready and sent in a lot less stressful because I am so busy to have someone who can... take care of all the legal stuff for you I looks for a long time to try finding someone who could help for a price range that was at least manageable and he worked with me on the payments would recommend to anyone and everyoneread more
Clay es un gran abogado me explico muy bien todo durante mi proceso de divorcio muy profesional y paciente conmigo incluyendo a Mario... Atrás... Los recomiendo enormemente...read more
Working with Clay Randle was an absolute pleasure -- as much as having to talk to your divorce lawyer possibly can be. Divorce is stressful... - there's no getting around that, but lawyers like Clay make it as simple and low-stress as possible. Highly recommend.read more
Lauren Hosler
Lauren Hosler
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I have worked with Carren Leavitt of Brown Family Law for several years on a professional basis. She is very honest, direct, and at the... same time very personable. She has a standard of excellence that provides insight into her integrity and amazing work ethic. She relates well with a broad variety of people. I can’t imagine working with anyone more qualified.read more
A.M. West
A.M. West
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Kent CottamMr. Cottam is a true professional, exceedingly competent and thorough, and generous with his advice and direction.If you... need a family law attorney, he's the one. He sincerely cares about his clients and gives them his all.Thank you, Mr. Cottamread more
Sabrina
Sabrina
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Clay is amazing and he did everything he could to keep me well informed throughout this process and to make sure that I was comfortable.... Divorce is not easy, but I was immediately at ease knowing he had my case in good hands! Thank you so much to Clay and everyone else in the firm…I couldn’t have done this without you! (:read more
Amanda Stevens
Amanda Stevens
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Mr. Kent Cottam is the best attorney in the State of Utah. I had some questions and concerns about my Pro Se case and he went above and... beyond to answer my needs. He is an amazing attorney that cares about the client. Thank you so much for all your help.read more
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Marco Brown
Divorce attorney Marco Brown, founded the law offices of Brown Family Law in Salt Lake City, in 2010. In 2015, he was awarded Utah’s Outstanding Family Law Lawyer of the Year as voted on by the Utah Bar Association. He was the youngest attorney to ever win that honor.

Before I came to Utah and won divorce attorney of the year, I grew up in a small village in Alaska called Cold Bay. My grandmother was an educator and professor. Because of her example, I always knew he would get a Ph.D. or professional degree, like a JD or an MBA. Being a lawyer fit my personality and my desire to help people, so I decided to go to law school where I graduated with distinction.

After law school, I worked at a law firm doing personal injury work. I defended insurance companies in car accident cases, worker compensation cases, slip-and-fall cases, etc. It was a terrible experience, and I only worked there for eighteen months before I left and moved to Utah in 2010 so my wife could pursue her doctorate in vocal performance.

2010 was not a good year for attorneys. Large firms of all kinds were shutting down because of the Great Recession. It was in this environment that I decided to open up my own law firm. In the beginning, I did everything: criminal defense, personal injury, family law, business litigation.

I also took cases all over the state: Utah County, Salt Lake, Vernal, St. George, Moab, Logan. I did anything and everything, everywhere. It was a classic mistake attorneys make, being a jack of all trades and master of none. Quickly, though, I realized my calling was to help families with divorce and child custody cases, so I stopped doing everything else and focused on family law cases.

Leaving criminal defense and personal injury and focusing exclusively on divorce was the best decision I have ever made. Now my legal team and I have one of the most comprehensive systems in the U.S. for helping our clients through the divorce process.

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